Renovations
Good professionals understand how the renovations process works, so they can guide you through it, solve unforeseen problems, and offer advice about everything from budget and timelines to materials and products.
You want to have a conversation with design professionals who will get to know you and find out what you like and what you want to change.
DK Building have become proficient at renovating and refurbishing houses in the Liverpool area for residential and commercial clients. We are now offering our services to a wider geographical area – Merseyside, Wirral and East Cheshire. Understanding the functional needs and priorities of the household is key. Our first conversation with clients is the beginning of the story and the first step in creating your home design dreams.
Do you want a better flow of space or more natural light? What sort of mood do you want to create? Tell us if you dislike a particular colour or wood finish, hate your narrow corridor or cramped bathroom and we can work together to create a home that is your favourite place.
Case Study
Renovations
DK Building have carried out a number of total home refurbishments. Clients may be attached to the family home and choose to upgrade a neglected property rather than sell it, some people are investing in their “forever” home, and for others it is just time to upgrade their property. This sort of project requires careful planning and a room-by-room specification and is most easily carried out when the property is empty.
Essential work may include installing a damp proof course at the base of the property and replacing or repairing the roof and joists at the top. Removing and renewing external rendering and possibly repointing brickwork can all turn out to be much more extensive than at first glance. The guttering and drainage system may need repairs or replacement, and excavations sometimes reveal unexpected difficulties such as collapsed walls. In such cases a suitably qualified engineer will be brought on site to assist and advise.
Structural work: Where walls and doors are moved or removed, structural steelworks and engineering input may be required. If structural changes are made this will often necessitate new flooring to be installed. All skirting boards and wall pannelling will need to be removed and replaced to accommodate such modifications.
The Building Control officer will inspect at regular intervals during the project to satisfy the authorities that works meet the required standards. Without such proven compliance you may have difficulty selling the property in the future. DK Building always works closely with your local authorities and will provide relevant certificates and guarantees.
Internal work is likely to involve all the basic systems in the property: heating, electric, gas and water. The old electricity supply may need re-wiring and a new fuse box installed in order to meet current regulations.
With energy prices rising sharply and government funding available, homeowners are being encouraged to make their properties more energy efficient. When carrying out a refurbishment, this is the ideal opportunity to assess the need for Retrofit measures such as insulation and ventilation. See Trustmark guide to Retrofit for more information or talk to us.
Installations – Clients will often decide to rip out kitchens and bathrooms completely and fit modern appliances and equipment throughout before painting and decorating. These finishing touches allow clients to put their own stamp on a home, and they may choose to subcontract this part of the project to another provider.
It is easy to understand how a major renovation or refurbishment of this extent has to be planned in detail with many choices and decisions made before any work begins. The specification phase is particularly critical where there are important or historical features to be retained, and also allows the client to choose exactly how their budget is being spent.
Case Study
Renovations
DK Building have carried out a number of total home refurbishments. Clients may be attached to the family home and choose to upgrade a neglected property rather than sell it, some people are investing in their “forever” home, and for others it is just time to upgrade their property. This sort of project requires careful planning and a room-by-room specification and is most easily carried out when the property is empty.
Essential work may include installing a damp proof course at the base of the property and replacing or repairing the roof and joists at the top. Removing and renewing external rendering and possibly repointing brickwork can all turn out to be much more extensive than at first glance. The guttering and drainage system may need repairs or replacement, and excavations sometimes reveal unexpected difficulties such as collapsed walls. In such cases a suitably qualified engineer will be brought on site to assist and advise.
Structural work: Where walls and doors are moved or removed, structural steelworks and engineering input may be required. If structural changes are made this will often necessitate new flooring to be installed. All skirting boards and wall pannelling will need to be removed and replaced to accommodate such modifications.
The Building Control officer will inspect at regular intervals during the project to satisfy the authorities that works meet the required standards. Without such proven compliance you may have difficulty selling the property in future. DK Building always works closely with the Liverpool authorities and will provide relevant certificates and guarantees.
Internal work is likely to involve all the basic systems in the property: heating, electric, gas and water. The old electricity supply may need re-wiring and a new fuse box installed in order to meet current regulations.
With energy prices rising sharply and government funding available, homeowners are being encouraged to make their properties more energy efficient. When carrying out a refurbishment, this is the ideal opportunity to assess the need for Retrofit measures such as insulation and ventilation. See Trustmark guide to Retrofit for more information or talk to us.
Installations – Clients will often decide to rip out kitchens and bathrooms completely and fit modern appliances and equipment throughout before painting and decorating. These finishing touches allow clients to put their own stamp on a home, and they may choose to subcontract this part of the project to another provider.
It is easy to understand how a major renovation or refurbishment of this extent has to be planned in detail with many choices and decisions made before any work begins. The specification phase is particularly critical where there are important or historical features to be retained, and also allows the client to choose exactly how their budget is being spent.
